Cybersecurity Engineer / ISSO

CyberSecurity Engineer / ISSO

Job Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Job Status: Full Time

Clearance: Active Secret

At Astrion, we are at the forefront of new missile defense technologies and engaged with the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) rigorous engineering efforts to develop and deploy a layered Missile Defense System (MDS). This exciting, rewarding work helps guarantee the security of the United States, deployed forces, and allies. Join a professional team of highly qualified engineers, analysts, scientists and technicians supporting the research, development, testing and evaluation of the missile defense system whose purpose is to detect, track, engage and destroy adversary missiles.

Your typical day - Our MDA analysts and engineers work in modern, well-appointed government facilities at Redstone Arsenal. Redstone is located in Huntsville, Alabama, otherwise known as "Rocket City." Huntsville is the hub of missile and space research and development. You will collaborate with other missile defense experts - military, government civilians, and contractors from Axient and other companies. Our team of experts helps the Government manage planning, development and delivery of state-of-the art sensors, weapons, communications, and command/control systems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience
• Active DoD Secret security clearance, which requires US Citizenship
• DoD 8570 compliant IAM Level II certification is required (Sec +)
• Experience with DoD's RMF and SSP processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Self-starter with enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experience with MDA specific RMF and SSP processes

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform technical work utilizing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process including analyzing and solving Information Assurance (IA)-related technical problems.
• Ensure that system security artifacts are developed, reviewed, and updated as needed.
• Confirm all RMF requirements are properly addressed and required artifacts are loaded and managed within Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
• Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop actionable recommendations with effective solutions.
• Interface with other cyber teams to review RMF Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and ensure timely delivery of CDRL artifacts, while providing feedback to ensure the sufficiency and quality of cyber artifacts.
• Periodically conduct a review of each system's audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.
• Perform vulnerability/risk analysis of systems using expertise in relevant information systems security.
• Track and monitor Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Conduct reviews of cybersecurity artifacts and technical briefings and work with customer to resolve any findings.
• Ensure that identified security controls are implemented and operating as intended through all phases of the lifecycle.
• Track deliverables (i.e., artifacts, schedules, metrics).

What are your specific duties? - The Cyber Security Engineer/Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) will support the Missile Defense Agency Ground Based Midcourse Defense Program Office. The candidate will serve as a member of the cybersecurity team, developing System Security Plans (SSPs), Interim Authority to Test (IATT), Authority to Connect (ATC) and, Authority to Operate (ATO) packages.

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